Which of the following is considered a life-threatening condition?
a. Decreased level of consciousness
b. Seizure
c. Simple fracture
d. Head injury
d
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HFPPV is delivered at frequencies between ____ cycles per minute.
A. 40 to 60 B. 60 to 150 C. 240 to 660 D. 480 to 1800
The key to creating an efficient and workable schedule requires which of the following?
A) Turning off the phones after 4 p.m. B) Asking patients the proper questions when scheduling appointments C) Keeping the physician informed of the following week's schedule D) Refusing to schedule patients after 2 p.m. E) Scheduling evening and weekend appointments
While treating a man with severe chest pain and difficulty breathing, you are presented with a valid do not resuscitate (DNR) order by the patient's wife. She tells you that her husband does not want any "heroics." How should you manage this situation?
A. Provide supportive care and transport the patient B. Obtain a signed refusal from the wife and return to service C. Provide no treatment and transport the patient to the hospital D. Be prepared to start CPR if the patient develops cardiac arrest
Which is an appropriate method of initially opening the airway of an unconscious trauma patient?
A) Head-tilt/chin-lift B) Nasal tracheal intubation C) Oral tracheal intubation D) Jaw-thrust maneuver